Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality

Johnson & Johnson

. Own supplier lifecycle management for a portfolio of suppliers, including supplier selection, qualification, risk management, performance monitoring, issue management and compliance auditing .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Lifecycle Management, including Supplier Quality Management Systems, compliance auditing, and project management within the Biotherapeutics and Advanced Therapies sectors. Proven ability to lead supplier relationships and manage quality initiatives while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

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Supplier Lifecycle ManagementSupplier Quality Management SystemGMP ComplianceProject ManagementRegulatory Authority Inspections

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Hard Skills

E2E Supply Chain ManagementQuality Management System (QMS)Nonconformance ManagementChange ControlSupplier InvestigationsAnalytical SkillsRoot Cause AnalysisBiotherapeutics KnowledgeSynthetics KnowledgeAdvanced Therapies Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSelf-MotivatedLeadershipInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

GMPInternational Conference on Harmonization (ICH)Quality System ManagementRaw Material ManagementDP/DS Manufacturing ProcessesSupplier QualityComplianceHealth Authority InspectionsProject ManagementChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own supplier lifecycle management for a portfolio of suppliers, including supplier selection, qualification, risk management, performance monitoring, issue management and compliance auditing
Own Supplier Quality Management System activities, including nonconformances, investigations, change control and audits
Collaborate with JJIM Site QA teams on supplier performance and supplier material or services changes
Provide direct support to JJIM local sites during Customer, JJRC and health authority inspections as needed
Lead and maintain supplier relationships through business initiatives and compliance needs
Scope Supplier Quality projects and lead project management to achieve goals, objectives and cascade
Shape supplier management practices for evolving or emerging complexities and hybrid supply chains, including advanced therapies, critical technology and software solutions providers
Act as Supplier Quality Indirect Materials point of contact with site SPOCs
Project manage quality initiatives impacting the JJIM site network with site quality teams
Deliver change management and communication updates within Supplier Quality
Build effective networks and act as Supplier Quality point of contact for Indirect Supplier/Services management
Develop Supplier Quality strategic priorities and lead execution of deliverables with JJIM site personnel, regional quality teams and Procurement, Planning, MSAT and local site quality teams
Support supplier lifecycle management for more than 3,500 suppliers across 20 J&J Innovative Medicines sites globally
Support NPI growth, business continuity and quality and compliance goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
E2E supply chain management or site based QA, QC, QMS experience
Knowledge of EQ/SQ QMS to manage nonconformances, supplier investigations, change control and audits
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in product/supplier lifecycle management across Biotherapeutics, Synthetics and Advanced Therapies supply chain platforms
Practical experience with GMP and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) regulation
Direct experience of regulatory authorities’ inspections
Ability to travel up to 10%-15% of the time
Strong understanding of Biotherapeutics, Synthetics and Advanced Therapies marketed products, including raw material management, DP/DS manufacturing processes, compliance and quality system management
Effective verbal and written communication across internal/external stakeholders and leadership teams
Excellent analytical skills to identify gaps and root causes and develop and communicate solution proposals
Experience working remotely and independently, self-motivated and comfortable operating within tight deadlines
Ability to lead and influence in a high matrix environment
Project management, change management and communications mindset
BSc in Science, Engineering and Technical subjects is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis if approved by the Company